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“It is a falsehood she is in, which is with falsehoods to be combated.”
The Two Noble Kinsmen Act Four By Dennis Abrams Act Four: The Jailer’s Daughter, now completely mad, is reunited with her father. Observing her behavior, the Doctor advises that the only possible remedy is if a former suitor (the Wooer) … Continue reading
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“‘King Lear’ gives one the impression of life’s abundance magnificently compressed into one play.”
King Lear An Introduction By Dennis Abrams ———————————— We are now, I think, at the peak of Mount Shakespeare. King Lear has long had a reputation as the ultimate in tragedy – this tale of a difficult father driven mad … Continue reading
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The Play's The Thing 